I can never suppose this country so far lost to all ideas of self-importance as to be willing to grant America independence; if that could ever be adopted I shall despair of this country being ever preserved from a state of inferiority and consequently falling into a very low class among the European States.

The die is now cast; the colonies must either submit or triumph.... we must not retreat.

Once vigorous measures appear to be the only means left of bringing the Americans to a due submission to the mother country, the colonies will submit.

Nothing worth noting.

Mad, is he? Then I hope that he will bite some of my other generals!

It is essential to our interest and the security of our colonies that the several nations or tribes of Indians... who live under our protection, should not be molested or disturbed.

Lord Chancellor, did I deliver the speech well? I am glad of that, for there was nothing in it.